He released his debut album version galore in 1970, it consists of his earliest songs, all recorded for duke reids treasure isle label. All of a sudden, jamaica awoke one morning and u roy was everywhere. So read the original liner notes to this classic reggae lp, which. Uroy is noted for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing. U roy version galore 1970 07 the same song youtube. Watch the video for version galore from u roy s 30 massive shots from treasure isle for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Ewart beckford od born 21 september 1942, known by the stage name uroy, is a jamaican. The second cd is the best rocksteady compilation i have heard so far. The debut of u roy, and an album that paves the way for countless wonderful sounds to come. Get the guaranteed best price on reggae vinyl like the uroy version galore at musicians friend. Daddy uroy adding his version to the melodians classic tune you have caught me, produced and released by duke reid in 1970.
The only doubt you might have is that it can sometimes be a bit wearing to listen to a. Another mixandmatch uroy compilation that bundles together recordings from the 70s in willynilly fashion, original dj combs through the djs work with only two producers as is too often the case, and to no ones surprise, its duke reid and prince tony robinson whose back catalogs are rifled. U roy s musical career began in 1961 when he began djing at various sound systems, eventually working with king tubby. Listen to your favorite songs from version galore by uroy now. U roy is noted for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing. All of a sudden, jamaica awoke one morning and uroy was everywhere. Watch the video for version galore from u roy s version of wisdom for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This release has the iroy misprint on the jacket front. Known as the originator, uroy wasnt the first dj, nor even the first to cut a record, but he was the first to shake the nation and he originated a style so distinctly unique that he singlehandedly changed his homelands music scene forever. Still recording with producer tony robinson, with whom uroy cut 1975s dread inna babylon album, for the followup natty rebel, the dj enlisted the services of bassistbacking vocalist lloyd parks, drummer sly dunbar, and singers barrington spence and flip wilson. The first cd is about the best intro to uroy you could buy and as he is the granddaddy of dj toasting a good place to start.
Listen free to uroy version galore your ace from space, on the beach and more. The album, released by virgin records after they signed the mighty diamonds following a search for talent in jamaica, is critically regarded as a reggae classic, a landmark in. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Versions galore, you can hear them by the score, u roy exclaimed on versions galore, and indeed you could. Most listeners will especially recognize tide is high originally by the paragons and recorded later as a 1980 hit by blondie. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. This album gathers up a dozen of some of his earliest, all cut for duke reid at treasure isle studio between 1969 and 1970. Still recording with producer tony robinson, with whom u roy cut 1975s dread inna babylon album, for the followup natty rebel, the dj enlisted the services of bassistbacking vocalist lloyd parks, drummer sly dunbar, and singers barrington spence and flip wilson.
U roy version galore 1970 03 version galore youtube. Versions galore, you can hear them by the score, uroy exclaimed on versions galore, and indeed you could. Albums include dread in a babylon, tougher than tough. The album, released by virgin records after they signed the mighty diamonds following a search for talent in jamaica, is critically regarded as a reggae classic, a landmark in the roots reggae subgenre. Uroy version galore 1970 treasure isle playlist your ace from space on the beach version galore true confession tide is high things you love the same. Ewart beckford od born 21 september 1942, known by the stage name uroy, is a jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. Uroys musical career began in 1961 when he began djing at various sound systems, eventually working with king tubby. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The only doubt you might have is that it can sometimes be a bit wearing to listen to a whole disc of a single djs toasting. The single was originally credited to the reggae boys and on its subsequent reissue, under the title earths rightful ruler, it was then credited to peter tosh and hugh roy, a spelling the dj would. Versions galore, you can hear them by the score, i could give you some more for sure, u roy shouts out on the title track of version galore, and indeed he could and did, recording scores and scores of versions of classic jamaican hits. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Jan 18, 2010 daddy u roy adding his version to the melodians classic tune you have caught me, produced and released by duke reid in 1970. Ewart beckford od born 21 september 1942, known by the stage name u roy, is a jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. Feb 12, 2014 free wiz khalifa type beat ride 2017 rap instrumental. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Version galore title type is blue on jacket front and back. Free wiz khalifa type beat ride 2017 rap instrumental. Uroy born ewart beckford september 21, 1942 is a jamaican musician also known as the originator and hugh roy. Reggae, roots, download, baixar, free, full album, album, itunes, 320 kbps, billboard, grammy awards, uroy, version galore. Gold record image and stars on jacket front are glossyshiny in appearance.
Most listeners will especially recognise tide is high originally by the paragons and recorded later as a 1980 hit by blondie. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Versions galore, you can hear them by the score, i could give you some more for sure, uroy shouts out on the title track of version galore, and indeed he could and did, recording scores and scores of versions of classic jamaican hits. The first cd is about the best intro to uroy you could buy and as.
Born ewart beckford in jones town, jamaica, in 1942, he received his famous moniker from a young family member unable to correctly pronounce. Right time is the 1976 studio album debut of influential reggae band the mighty diamonds. As there are nearly 30 tracks on each disc this adds to the value. Uroy version galore soul jazz records sounds of the universe. The story of jamaican music, and blunted in the bomb shelter mix. All of a sudden, jamaica awoke one morning and uroy was everywhere so read the original liner notes to this classic reggae lp, which. Treasure isle records label, black print on white background, otherwise identical to version galore printed in orange. Ewart beckford was born in jones town, saint andrews parish, kingston, jamaica, on 21. Original dj uroy free internet radio slacker radio. Barcode and other identifiers matrix runout runout side a. Another mixandmatch u roy compilation that bundles together recordings from the 70s in willynilly fashion, original dj combs through the djs work with only two producers as is too often the case, and to no ones surprise, its duke reid and prince tony robinson whose back catalogs are rifled.
This release has the i roy misprint on the jacket front. Apr 24, 2009 u roy version galore 1970 treasure isle playlist your ace from space on the beach version galore true confession tide is high things you love the same. Reggae artists, biographies, discographies, new releases, photos, videos, music samples. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. U roy version galore 1970 01 your ace from space youtube.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Every producer in town was now vying to record djs, pillaging through their back catalogs for appropriate rhythms. The debut of uroy, and an album that paves the way for countless wonderful sounds to come. Aug 24, 2018 u roy born ewart beckford september 21, 1942 is a jamaican musician also known as the originator and hugh roy. Uroy version galore 1970 treasure isle playlist your ace from space on the beach version galore true confession tide is high. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
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